Originally from San Diego, California, Riley played football and was a track and field athlete at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, participating on 2 National Championship teams as well as earning newcomer of the year honors in Track and Field.  He graduated with a B.A degree in Communications and Minor in Art and African American studies.  Riley has assisted in a number of football and speed camps over the years and has gained valuable experience from a number of high caliber speed/training coaches such as Bryan Bailey, Frank Sanders, and James Parks.  In April 2010, he was asked to coordinate the speed and agility program for the Nebraska Football Academy and is the current California state record holder in the 100m since 1992.